Adient (NYSE:ADNT) (NYSE: ADNT) is a leading global supplier of automotive seating systems and components. Established in 2016 as a spin-off from Johnson Controls, the company has focused on streamlining its operations to offer complete seat assemblies, mechanisms, foam, trim, and textile systems for a broad range of passenger vehicles. Adient’s portfolio addresses seating needs across the entire automotive market, from economy cars to luxury vehicles and commercial transport.
The company’s core business activities include the design, engineering, and manufacturing of high-quality seating solutions. Adient develops advanced foam technologies and lightweight structural components to improve occupant comfort and safety while helping automakers meet increasingly stringent fuel-efficiency and emissions standards. It also offers seating electronics and memory functions, incorporating heating, ventilation, and massage features to cater to evolving consumer preferences.
Adient operates in more than 30 countries with manufacturing facilities strategically located in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Its products supply many of the world’s major automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), including brands such as Ford, General Motors, Volkswagen, Toyota, and BMW. The company maintains close partnerships with its customers to anticipate future mobility trends, including electrification, autonomous driving, and shared-ride services.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer R. Bruce McDonald, Adient places strong emphasis on innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. The company invests in research and development centers around the globe to drive material science breakthroughs and to reduce environmental impact. Through continuous improvement initiatives and a customer-centric approach, Adient aims to remain at the forefront of automotive seating technology.
